Donald Trump is looking weaker than ever
U.S. President Donald Trump is experiencing a significant decline in his approval ratings, which currently stand at 37 percent. This drop is attributed to unpopular decisions, including his approach to tariffs and the war on Iran, which has alienated both independents and some Republicans. Internal divisions within the Republican Party are becoming more apparent, raising questions about Trump's hold on power as he heads into the 2024 election.
- ▪Trump's approval ratings have been steadily declining since he took office.
- ▪A recent poll shows that 75 percent of independents disapprove of Trump's war on Iran.
- ▪Internal divisions within the Republican Party are growing, with some members openly criticizing Trump's decisions.
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Open this photo in gallery:U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the 158th National Memorial Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on Monday. Trump’s approval ratings have been on a slow but consistent decline since he took office.Alex Brandon/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountDebra Thompson is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail.U.S. President Donald Trump may never have had a complete stranglehold on the fractured interests that comprise the ideological right in the United States. But substantial – and, if the Democratic Party could get its act together, exploitable – cracks in his power over the Republican Party are beginning to show.
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